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The Wellesley News

The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

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Rebecca Birnbach | May 2, 2025
Time to complete your end of term Learning Experience Reflection, or else...
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Thousands Hospitalized After New USC “Speak Your Mind” Smirnoff Ice Bucket Challenge™

Talia DePodesta | May 2, 2025

In what health officials are calling "a national health crisis" and “funny af,” over 2,000 students nationwide were hospitalized following the viral launch of the USC "Speak Your Mind" Ice Bucket Challenge....

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Keeping Up With The Kardinals

Blonde ’28 | May 2, 2025

In a move that has left theologians stunned and Instagram silent, Rob Kardashian (the alive one) has reportedly been ordained as a Katholic Kardinal ⓒ, marking perhaps the most unexpected plot twist...

BREAKING: Lofi Girl Mental Breakdown LIVE

BREAKING: Lofi Girl Mental Breakdown LIVE

Arianna Ridgeway, Just Trying to Study | April 3, 2025

Viewers were alarmed one studious evening to find that Lofi Girl was not studying. Instead of studying, she was seen aggressively cutting off random locks of hair for a new set of bangs. “I’ve had...

Blorbo says 'Hello World'
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Admin implements solution to cancelled classes from strike

Blorbo, Your New Fav Prof | April 3, 2025

Wellesley Organized Academic Workers (WOAW) went on strike last week in response to the college’s unwillingness to fairly negotiate in union bargaining sessions. Many on campus have been seeking answers...

A Statement on the WOAW-UAW Strike from College President

A Statement on the WOAW-UAW Strike from College President

Jaula Pohnson, Contributing Writer | April 3, 2025

To: Wellesley College Community From: The Good Girlz (Jaula Pohnson and her backup gals) WOAW-UAW REJECTS MEDIATION—like a bunch of nerds—CHOOSES TO STRIKE Yesterday, at what felt like our millionth...

Of mice and them

Of mice and them

Mickey, Independent Voter | April 3, 2025

Dear taxpayers, Hi, I'm Mickey. Yes, I am one of the trans mice that Donald Trump keeps talking about, and yes, I regret voting for him. If you're anything like me, you were probably shocked and appalled...

Breaking: Girl finally gets crush’s initial on soulmate Buzzfeed quiz after 37 tries

Breaking: Girl finally gets crush’s initial on soulmate Buzzfeed quiz after 37 tries

Arianna Ridgeway, Lover Girl | April 3, 2025

It turns out I just had to change the venue from the beach to the mountains and do the wedding in the winter instead of spring. Even though I always wanted a spring beach wedding, I’m willing to make...

Senate report (if it weren't boring)

Senate report (if it weren’t boring)

Mitch MacDonald, Rollie Pollie Bug (who wished to be a real boy) | April 3, 2025

AGENDA I. Roll Call (next to endless loop of Subway Surfers) II. President’s Grand Soliloquy III.Dance Break! IV. Group Hug V. Laser Tag VI. Impromptu Drag Show VII. Breakup Updates VII.Fireworks Senators...

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The college administration accidentally texted me its union-busting plans

Jess Boldgerg, Editor in Chief of the Pacific | April 3, 2025

The world found out at 7a.m. Eastern time on March 27 that the Wellesley College Administration was slashing the credits of classes taught by striking faculty from 1 to 0.5 and pressuring tenured faculty...

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@wellesley.v4nilla

Louisa Semprebon, Staff Writer | March 8, 2025
We know you clicked on it, you well-mannered freak.
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Reopening of Fan-Favorite Student Co-Op Speakeasy

Talia DePodesta, Junior Snooze Editor | March 8, 2025
We can't get you validation from your high school English teacher, how about some liquor instead?
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